Celebrate Black History Month in LYH! Here are the events happening in LYH:
We will continue to update and add more 2026 events to this list as information becomes available
ToNY CaMM’s “That New Funk” Tour Show – February 6th
8:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. @ The Music Hall
Moxie Presents: The Magic of Motown – February 7th
6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. @ Academy Center of the Arts
University of Lynchburg “Still We Rise: African American Readings/Recitations” – February 9th
6 P.M. @ UL Hall Campus Center’s Memorial Ballroom.
Randolph College Black History Month Lecture: “Enslaved Afro-Virginian Women in a Revolutionary World” – February 10th
1:15 P.M. @ Randolph College Nicholas Theatre – FREE and open to the public
Step Afrika!: The Evolution Tour – February 15th
4:00 P.M. – 6 P.M. @ Academy Center of the Arts
2nd Annual Gospel Extravaganza – February 15th
4:00 P.M. @ Randolph College
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Featuring an Evening with Stedman Graham – February 17th
5:00 P.M. @ Randolph College Smith Hall Theatre – FREE and Open to the public
University of Lynchburg “If They Could Hear Us Now,” a play written by Desmond Mosby – February 19th
6:30 P.M. Schewel Hall’s Sydnor Performance Hall – FREE
The University of Lynchburg presents : Plunky & Oneness, “Courageous Conversations” – February 20th
Guided by Grace: Celebrating Black History at the Academy – February 21st
7:30 P.M – 9 P.M.@ Academy Center of the Arts
LAYSi Lynchburg Unity Walk & Celebration: Educate. Empower. Unite – February 21st
11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Begins and ends at the roundabout at 5th and Federal Streets.
The walk will kick off at 11 a.m.
Activities will continue until 1pm.
The Lynchburg Area Youth Sports Initiative (LAYSi) is thrilled to invite the community to the Annual Unity Walk & Celebration. This year’s celebration highlights the role of learning, access, and opportunity in building stronger, more equitable communities and honoring the individuals and institutions that have advanced education in our region and beyond.
LAYSi Lynchburg Unity Walk and Celebration; Photo from 2024
2026 Business Expo: “Building Communities Through Partnerships” – February 27th
2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. @ University of Lynchburg Hall Campus Memorial Ballroom 501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg
The University of Lynchburg’s African American Affinity Group (AAAG) would like to invite you to participate in their third Business Expo, “Building Communities Through Partnerships.” The Expo’s purpose is to highlight minority owned businesses! As a vendor, you will have the opportunity to connect with participants by showcasing your products, services, and new developments in your business.
Contact them @ aaag@lynchburg.edu if you have any questions or concerns.
